Supernatural thriller set with Blum, McCormick

The studio has acquired a pitch from Jeff Richard and Mark Bianculli, who are writing the script about a series of bizarre and haunting occurrences that grip the Vatican. A renowned neuroscientist is summoned by the inner circle of cardinals to find a logical explanation.

Blum (pictured) is producing through his Blumhouse Productions shingle, home to the “Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious” and “Purge” franchises. “Insidious Chapter 2″ has performed strongly with $70 million in its first 19 days at the U.S. box office.